Preparing the Next Generation of Oral Historians is an invaluable resource to educators seeking to bring history alive for students at all levels. The anthology opens with chapters on the fundamentals of oral history and its place in the classroom, but its heart lies in nearly two dozen insightful personal essays by educators who have successfully incorporated oral history into their own teaching. Filled with step by step descriptions and positive student feedback, these chapters ...

Riding through the forest, a young boy named Mike explores the natural world around him. He watches trout swim, smells the rain damp leaves and feels the cool waters of a snow fed stream as he rides his bike alongside his parents. This memorable ride leaves Mike eager to experience additional bicycling adventures.